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A Memorable Gala--Half Hollow Hills PTA Founders Day!
An evening of fun, raffles, dinner, dancing, and special recognition.
This year’s annual PTA Founders Day gala, hosted by PTA Council’s Committee for Special Events, was co-chaired by Corrie Ann Young and Sue Hausner. The evening kicked off with a smorgasbord of raffle baskets, dinner and dancing. Proceeds from this event benefit the district’s PTA Council Scholarship Fund and more PTA activities dedicated to students.
With approximately 350 in attendance at the Melville Marriott on March 14, the HHH Cross-Campus Choir, conducted by Dr. Danielle McCroy, debuted in their first community performance.
The highlight of the evening was the surprise presentation of honorees—Five National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT): Namrata Dixit from Candlewood, Elissa Reichstein from Candlewood and West Hollow, and from High School East, Jessica Nolan, James Nolan, and Patrick Rendon. HHH Director of World Languages/ESL Francesco Fratto was presented with an Honorary Lifetime Membership and a video montage overview, set to music, of his interaction with students, courtesy of District Photographer Felice Kristall.
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High School West Director of Guidance Donna Gross received the Distinguished Service Award and enjoyed a vocal tribute, ‘You Raise Me Up’ by Josh Grobin, sang by the talented Nick Regueiro, a 2012 graduate.
Town Councilwoman Susan Berland also presented Proclamations to all the Honorees on behalf of the Town of Huntington and Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern.
Browse through the photo gallery to capture the spirit of the evening…
